Current Fowey Literary Festival News
Friday 8th May at The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026
8th May 2026: Today's first Festival event is with naturalist and author Brigit Strawbridge Howard. Join her for a captivating conversation inspired by her much loved book Dancing with Bees. For the early afternoon event, join Lally Macbeth for a fascinating exploration of Britain's Folk Traditions. ... More ››
Thursday 7th May at The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026
7th May 2026: This morning begins with Amy Lamorna leading a writing workshop titled Explore Journalling. She will explore journalling as a space for renewal: a way to notice, reflect, and rediscover joy in the everyday. During the morning, attend Dr Stuart Bradleys talk John Morton: Adversary of Richard III, Power Behind the Tudors. Stuart uncovers the extraordinary life of John Morton, a master strategist who opposed Richard III, survived the Wars of the Roses and became a key architect of early Tudor power. ... More ››
Wednesday 6th May at The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026
6th May 2026: Today, the morning starts bright and early with a reading group discussion led by Serena Trowbridge. The book under discussion this morning is Daphne du Maurier's collection of short stories, The Rendezvous and Other Stories. At 11am in Fowey Town Hall, the Festival welcomes back the wonderful, award-winning author, Patrick Gale. Today, he will be talking about his new book, Love Lane... More ››
Tuesday 5th May at The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026
5th May 2026: Today begins with the Creative Writing Workshop How to Write a Bestseller. This event takes place in Fowey Parish Hall at 10 am. In this entertaining two-hour workshop, author Veronica Henry shares the secrets of writing a bestseller from the first lightbulb moment to the final flourish. Later in the morning, transformational coach and founder of Going Coastal Blue, environmental advocate Lizzi Larbalestier, introduces her new book,... More ››
Monday 4th May at The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026
4th May 2026: This morning begins with a reading group discussion led by Ella Westland, with The House on the Strand, as the chosen book. In this haunting work, written just as Daphne was leaving her beloved Menabilly to live at Kilmarth, her time-travel narrative draws the reader deep into the seductive past of Cornwall. For the first talk of the day, join Patrick Charnley in conversation about his debut novel, This, My Second Life. ... More ››
Sunday 3rd May at The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026
3rd May 2026: Today begins with the Strands of Time Guided Walk, which takes walkers to Par and Tywardreath following in the footsteps of Daphne du Maurier's novels The House on the Strand and Rule Britannia. Later in the morning, Lord Peter Ricketts delivers the first talk of the day, which takes place in Fowey Town Hall. The title of Lord Peter's new book is Peace Makers Shaping the Modern World: The Men and Women of the Foreign Office in WWII. ... More ››
Saturday 2nd May at The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026
2nd May 2026: Today is the first full day of the Festival, and it begins with a fantastic event at 11am in Fowey Town Hall. Menace and Glamour: The Cultural Influence of the Du Mauriers is presented by Daphne du Maurier's grandsons, Rupert Tower and Paul de Zulueta. This is a golden opportunity to hear them talk about their forbears. They will share anecdotes, extracts from letters, writings and film clips that express the rich Du Maurier Family legacy and their contributions to society and modern culture. Later in the day, there is lots more on offer... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 begins today, Friday 1st May
1st May 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 takes place from today, Friday 1st May, until Saturday 9th May. Events will include walks, reading groups, talks, music, a quiz, and much more, with a glittering array of writers, politicians, musicians, and others arriving in Fowey to capture your interest and entertain you all. The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival begins this evening with two fantastic events... More ››
House of Dreams Artworks Exhibition at The Old Bank, Fowey, during the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival
26th April 2026: The beautiful artwork from Night Bird Press, created by Louisa Albani for her House of Dreams pamphlet, will be on display in the vault at The Old Bank in Fowey during the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival from 1st to 9th May 2026. The Old Bank is an art gallery and relaxed creative space with a coffee shop and licensed bar, located where Barclays Bank used to be.... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival Secret Gardens 2026
23rd April 2026: This year, your opportunity to explore some beautiful private gardens in Fowey will come a little later than in previous years. This time the gardens will be open during the May Spring Bank Holiday on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th May 2026, from 10am to 5pm. Imagine how beautiful the early-summer gardens will look and what a fine array of flowers will be blooming then.... More ››
Fowey Pretty Bus Stop has a new look in time for the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival
19th April 2026: Many of you will already know that in Fowey, we have what is probably the best bus stop ever! As the seasons change, a wonderful group of talented people give the bus stop a new look, usually with a theme related to Fowey and what is happening here at the time. You can see the bus stop as you drive into Fowey along Polvillion Road, on the right-hand side, just after the little roundabout. ... More ››
Fowey Art Trail, Saturday 2nd Saturday 9th May 2026
15th April 2026: The Fowey Art Trail will again take place during the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival, from Saturday 2nd to Saturday 9th May. This year will, as usual, showcase the Fowey area's amazingly talented local artists and bring new exhibitors and four new venues to the trail, alongside new work from many popular regulars.... More ››
A Limited-Edition du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival Tote Bag featuring artwork by Louisa Amelia Albani
10th April 2026: We are delighted to tell you that the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival has introduced a fabulous limited-edition tote bag for you to purchase in celebration of this year's Festival. The tote bag features the Map of Menabilly artwork that Louisa Amelia Albani created for Night Bird Press.... More ››
Du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival banners are popping up everywhere!
28th March 2026: As we are sure you know by now, the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival takes place from 1st to 9th May 2026. Festival banners are popping up all over the Fowey area, reminding us that the festival dates are fast approaching... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 events for those with a particular interest in Daphne du Maurier
18th March 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 takes place from 1st 9th May. This year's programme is packed with wonderful talks, walks, workshops, reading groups, music events and a quiz evening. For those of you with a special interest in Daphne du Maurier, there is, as always, plenty to interest you. ... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 1st 9th May 2026 Programme and Box Office are live at the Festival Website Now.
15th March 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Festival takes place from 1st 9th May 2026, and the programme and box office are live at the Festival website now.... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 programme coming soon
28th February 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival takes place from Friday, 1st, until Saturday, 9th May 2026, and the programme will be available very soon. If you are not already a Friend of the du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival, now would be a perfect time to join, as there are lots of benefits, particularly when you are buying your festival tickets.... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival welcomes the return of the ultimate Abba Tribute Experience, Take a Chance on Us, on Friday 8th May 2026
7th February 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival 2026 welcomes the return of Take a Chance on Us, the ultimate ABBA tribute experience. They will be performing on Friday, 8th May at 8pm in Fowey Parish Church.... More ››
A du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival event: Mark Butterworth 'Make the Bold Move, from Writer to Author'
21st January 2026: Join author Mark Butterworth for his insightful presentation 'Make the Bold Move, From Writer to Author!' This event takes place on Thursday, 26th February, 2.30 pm 4.00 pm at the Harbour Hotel, Fowey. During this hour-and-a-half interactive talk, he will share his experiences of moving from writer to published author and how writing a book including fiction, history, poetry, and memoir is something anyone can consider.... More ››
The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival Competition for Young Writers and Artists 2026 Launches on Monday, 19th January
19th January 2026: The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival is delighted to announce that on Monday, 19 January 2026, it will, once again, be launching the Competition for Young Writers and Artists. The aim of this competition is to encourage young people to engage in visual arts and creative writing, to celebrate their creativity and originality. The chosen theme for 2026 is After Midnight ... More ››